high-stakes gambler
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They joined Ken Jennings, whose 74-game streak in 2004 has never seriously been challenged and high-stakes gambler James Holzhauer, who won 32 in 2019, in the “Jeopardy!” top five.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2022
Paddock was also a high-stakes gambler betting more than $10,000 a day.
From Time ● Oct. 4, 2017
The visit comes as investigators continue pursuing leads to learn a motive for the attack Sunday by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler and retired accountant who had no known history of mental illness.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2017
But in spite of his good fortune, or more likely because of it, Bennett has a nihilistic, self-destructive streak that manifests in a double life as a high-stakes gambler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2014
Nina, clearly a high-stakes gambler, made some bad bets on the cancellation side, predicting an early demise for 10 shows including “Revenge,” “Unforgettable” and “Up All Night.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2011
